Junior Clinical Fellow in Upper GI

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Upper GI team. The post will comprise of a rota pattern consisting of Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 normal working days, day and night on-calls over weekdays and weekends which will cover the surgical assessment unit (SAU) and emergency theatres.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties will include:

• Admission and review of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Supporting the team in theatre.
• Supporting the Upper GI team with ward rounds.
• Supporting the team with outpatient clinics and follow up.
• Participation in clinical audit within the Unit.
• Opportunity to engage in clinical research.
• Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and medical students on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics.
• To take part in the junior clinical fellow on-call rota for General Surgery.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

Admission and review of patients in the Emergency Department. Supporting the team in theatre. Supporting the Upper GI team with ward rounds. Supporting the team with outpatient clinics and follow up. Participation in clinical audit within the Unit. Opportunity to engage in clinical research. Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and medical students on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics. To take part in the junior clinical fellow on-call rota for General Surgery.

Person Specification

Qualification /Training

• Meets all Essential
• Meets all Desirable

Experience

• Meets all Essential
• Meets all Desirable

Knowledge

• Meets all Essential
• Meets all Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Meets all Essential

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Meets all Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.